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The Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) proudly revealed the winners of its prestigious Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year 2025 awards on the Sunsail Main Stage at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show.

Brendan Casey is the early leader at the Porsche Centre Brisbane 2026 Finn World Masters at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia, after two race wins on the opening day, Monday.

Following the IMA maxi racing at the RORC Nelson’s Cup and Antigua 360 last week, so competition continues today with the start of the ‘main event’ – the Caribbean 600, the 17th edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s offshore race.

Mark Jardine chats with Allen’s Ben Harden about the blocks and fittings on Midas, the stunning Hadron H2 which won the Concours d’Elegance at the 2026 Dinghy Show, including XHL blocks, dogbones, deck bushes, a ratchet block, and custom rudder stock.

The Osprey rewards skill, teamwork, and a touch of daring. Whether you’re a seasoned helm, a competitive crew, or someone looking to discover the thrill of high performance sailing, the Osprey offers a uniquely compelling ride.

Cape Verde delivered a dramatic start to the 2026 GKA World Tour, as strategic riding and mental resilience proved decisive in tricky conditions.

The 17th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 blazes into action from English Harbour, Antigua on Monday 23 February 2026, when a spectacular international fleet of 56 boats will line up for the start.

After the cancellation of racing the previous week the prospect of racing Round 9 today was in the balance. The forecasted wind showed W 15 – 20 knots, no rain. For the course set in the rain and with a SW a SailGP option was adopted.

The final day of Bough Beech SC’s Icicle Series brought mild temperatures — and, at last, a proper breeze. Race Officer Pete Young, rumoured to have flown back from overseas especially for the occasion, set an excellent figure-of-eight course.

On the AYRS stand at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show this weekend there was a new way to mount and use hydrofoils on a sailing boat demonstrated. The core innovation eliminates hydrodynamic loading on the strut of a Tee foil.